JFDA
Death Notice
Sadly, we announce the death of
Rachel Goldstein
Passed away on February 22, 2020
Beloved wife of Carl Goldstein. Devoted mother of Seth (Dara) and Josh (Lauren). Dear sister of Luba (Ahuva) Kellman (Dan) and Isaac Roda (Denise). Loving Bobe of Jordyn, Corey, and Brooke. She will also be missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday 1:30 P.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERGS RAPHAEL-SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA. Int. King David Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at her late residence through Sunday.
Contributions in her memory may be made to US supporters of the Lone Soldier Center c/o Ehrlich & Companies CPA, 125 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 (Checks should be made out to “US supporters of The Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin.”) or Ohev Shalom Sisterhood, 944 2nd Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.
About JFDA
The Jewish Funeral Directors of America, Inc. (JFDA) is an international association of 100 Jewish funeral homes and 170 Jewish funeral directors representing 23 states in the U.S., the District of Columbia and 2 Canadian provinces. Organized in 1932, JFDA is the oldest and largest organization of its kind.
JFDA’s meetings and seminars provide progressive educational content on a variety of topics ranging from Jewish funeral practices to current industry and legislative updates.
JFDA members are the experts to turn to when there is a death in the Jewish community. JFDA members work closely with all denominations of Judaism, ensuring traditional continuity, and are available to assist families with the arrangement of meaningful funerals, incorporating a variety of service options.
We pledge:
“To guide, aid and support our members in honoring the deceased and comforting the bereaved by preserving, promoting and practicing the customs and traditions of the Jewish funeral.”
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Resources are available both for Jewish family members and Funeral Homes to aid in the grieving process, such as prayers over a spouse’s grave, meditations, and suggestions for green burial options.
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JFDA Committees
Executive Committee
Ed Rusnak
Mindy Botbol
Charles S. Salomon
Syd Waldman
Henry Epstein
Albert Bloomfield
Paul Goldstein
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President
Edward Rusnak
Vice President/Co-chair
Charles Saloman
Immediate Past President
Robert P. Zimmerman
